Ingredient Substitution Quantity
When swapping an ingredient for another, how much of the substitute do you use? Common ratios for sweeteners, fats, flours.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter the original amount.
- Pick the substitution from the list.
- Use the multiplied amount and follow any liquid adjustment in the note.
About this calculator
Common ingredient substitutions don't use 1:1 ratios. Honey is sweeter than sugar so you use less (×0.75); butter is 80% fat so you use more than oil (×1.25); cornstarch is twice as effective as flour for thickening (×0.5). Use the lookup above for fast answers; the notes flag any extra-liquid adjustments.
Frequently asked
Why isn't honey-for-sugar a 1:1 swap?+
Can I always swap baking powder for baking soda?+
How does brown vs white sugar change a recipe?+
Will whole-wheat flour change my baking?+
How much cornstarch replaces 1 tbsp of flour as a thickener?+
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